What's on your menu today (Wednesday) RNYers?

It sounds like you went to Zaytinya down in Chinatown!

Have a great time in DC :) They are crap at dealing with snow so expect a whole bunch of idiot drivers and be careful. I've been here 10 years and still cannot believe how 3 inches of snow can grind a city to a halt!

Yessss, that's the place. So cute!!!

I know, the drivers are crazy here! Yesterday in the rain they were driving like there are no rules in DC. Thank god we don't drive here. We Uber when it's too wet but even that sometimes it scares me.

Still, I love this city. I wish I could live here.

Isn't Zaytinya the place we went to?

Good memory, it sure was! Ahhhh, sitting outside on the patio enjoying a meal with you and Gwen and Erin...and today it's a blizzard. Can we go back to that day? (minus my $50 parking ticket!)

Good morning!

I'm doing well, I'm so ready for warmer weather. I would even settle for 10 degrees more and cool instead of cold.

Accountability: I stayed on plan for food. I missed my second walk, I was exhausted after my second half day at work and had a long nap. I'm okay with that, I needed to listen to my body.

QOTD: I'm still at the beginning, but I've had nothing but fantastic support from my family, friends and co-worker. I feel very lucky.

Time since surgery: 3 weeks

B: Skyr Yogurt

MS: Protein Shake

L: Soup + protein powder

D: Leftover Chicken with some sort of sauce (I have 3 or 4 options, I'll choose tonight)

I'm going to be cutting it close with protein, so I may either add an extra half shake or something to eat with my soup.

E: Walking (Two planned walks - morning and afternoon)

HI Everyone!

Popping my head in here. I have been swamped. The house deal is back on and we are going through the approval process and appraisal. We thought it was dead but not. We are purging and giving stuff to charity. My house is 3,000 sq ft on three floors. Lots of stress because I am also busy with work (2 companies). I work a LOT.

QOTD: My family doesn't get why I have had three surgeries. It is ok. It is about me. One of my sisters is convinced it is why I have autoimmune problems. She may be right but she is mean about it. My other sister gets it completely. Most people I know do not understand morbid obesity vs being overweight or even just obese. It is completely different to lost 50 or 90 or even 100 pounds. However, to lose close to 200 pounds or more than half your original weight and go from a BMI of 55 down to 24 or 25 is quite different. Most people I know will talk about how they lost a few pounds by dieting and exercise only. Kudos to them if they can keep it off by running around the block and diet alone.

Many people who are morbidly obese never get to goal or normal BMI no matter how hard they try. I think it is a combination of really slow metabolism, a journey that takes longer and requires more compliance. It is hard to keep trying for multiple years and not reach goal. Not minimizing the journey for those who have less weight to lose but there are more issues associated with greater weight loss, emotional, compliance, plastic surgery etc... OK, off my rant :)

Food for the day:

Coffee

Protein shake

chicken with lettuce, avocado and cucumber

Dinner: Pork with sugar free bbq sauce and cauliflower with cheese

Yogurt low carb

Thats it I think :)

Babs - I have a travel question form you. We are thinking cruise next year. Would appreciate any tips, I would want an all inclusive package and would leave from Port Canaveral as my folks are less than an hour from there.

Any tips are greatly appreciated as we have never been on a cruise.

Hi,

You can call, email or go to my website. My life is an open book! LOL

White Rhino Travel Dream vacations

www.whiterhinotravel.com

678-810-1804

[email protected]

Would be happy to help.

Good morning,

Im so tired of the cold, hated to get out of bed this morning but next week it's supposed to be in the 50s.

Accountability I had an small ice cream cone. When dinner time came, I wasn't hungry so I didn't eat my planned meal. Before bed I was a little hungry so I had a protein bar.

Qotd my family and friends are supported but don't really get my diet.

B ham and cheese omelette and string cheese

L tuna, cottage cheese and honeycrisp apple

D corned beef, cabbage and carrots

Have a good day

Good Morning! Daisy, I agree that time is flying by and with an early Easter this year it seems crazy that it's already almost here.

Accountability: Added a few snacks last night

QOTD: My "close people" (husband, daughter, sister) totally get it and I am grateful for that.

Time since surgery: 3 years 7 months

B: SF latte, eggbeaters, ½ an orange and 2 turkey sausage links

L: Albacore lettuce wraps and baby carrots

S: Tuna creations pack-sweet and spicy, cheese whisps, and Carbmaster yogurt

D: My egg salad (lol), low carb pita and 2 squares dark chocolate

ES: Homemade Greek yogurt with SF jam and ¼ cup fiber cereal

E: An hour stair climber this morning and 40 mins of elliptical at lunch

V/W: On track

Totals: Cals:1207 Protein:134 Carbs:72 Fat:46

Have a great one!